Job Sector

UP, WB, Goa in job 'scam' rows: States that have failed their citizens

UP and Goa are the two latest states that have made headlines for alleged employment related scams. However, these cases are only like a drop in the ocean of such similar scams in India

UP house jobs 'scam': Relatives of key officials awarded 20% positions

The list of successful candidates includes relatives of the Legislative Assembly secretariat head, a minister's nephew, and even those linked to private firms that conducted the exam

India, Russia discuss training Indians for employment in Russian companies

Speaking at the 25th India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission session, First Deputy PM Denis Manturov also shared plans for areas where the two nations would explore future collaboration

Cong alleges job scam in Goa, minister asks HoDs to file police complaints

The circulation of a call recording by an individual allegedly offering to sell government jobs was intended to damage the reputation of the minister and departments involved, Rane said

Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise

Amid shifts in corporate leadership, Indian CEOs seem to be favouring consistency over rapid change

Indian IT sector turns to campus placements after a year-long pause

The Indian IT sector companies are resuming campus recruitment after a year, showing signs of recovery for the industry. The companies are looking to hire skilled freshers rather than entry-level jobs

Not condolences, real change needed: Harsh Goenka on EY employee death

Real change, and not condolences, is what is needed and India Inc must take steps, including setting clear work-life 'boundaries' and holding leaders responsible for toxic work environments, to foster a healthier workplace culture, RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka said on Thursday. Reacting to the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, who worked with Ernst & Young, allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm, Goenka listed six actions, in a post on X, for India Inc to take urgently "following Anna Sebastian Perayil's of EYs tragic death to foster a healthier workplace culture". He called for implementation of mental health programmes, manageable workloads, and wellness initiatives to prioritise well-being, while also recommending support to new hires by offering mentorship to help employees adjust to new roles and environments. Asking corporates to tackle burnout, Goenka called them to "end the glorification of overwork; reward efficiency, not long ...

EY employee's death highlights job stress: 1 in 3 Asians face burnout

The tragic death of an EY employee has sparked social media discussions about the importance of work-life balance and burnout, which, according to a McKinsey report, is a greater concern for Asians

IIM-A PGPX highest salary offer falls to 6-year low at Rs 54.8 lakh

The highest-ever maximum earning potential (MEP) offered was Rs 1.08 crore in 2023. From 2018 to 2022, the average MEP was Rs 70.56 lakh

Turn of the intern: Can India Inc absorb 10 million interns over 5 years?

Experts observe that the main challenge with the scheme lies in the absorption capacity of India Inc, rather than its financial impact on the companies' profit and loss accounts

Budget a right start to resolve jobs issues: Experts at 'Budget with BS'

At the 'Budget with BS' event in Mumbai on Wednesday, economic experts shared their perspectives on the recently introduced Budget during an insightful panel discussion with Business Standard

Budget 2024: Freshers to get one month's free salary. Check eligibility

Budget 2024: As part of the Centre's employment-linked incentive scheme, first-time employees in the formal sector will be offered one month's salary as subsidy up to Rs 15,000

Budget 2024: Centre announces paid internship scheme in top 500 companies

Union Budget 2024: The announcement made by Nirmala Sitharaman was a part of the package aimed at boosting employment and enhancing India's skilling capacity

Decoded: Why did Karnataka introduce 70% quota for locals in private jobs

The now paused bill mandated a 50 per cent quota for administrative roles and a 75 per cent quota for non-administrative roles in the private sector for the locals, triggering a massive row

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah deletes 100% job quota post, shares clarification

A controversy erupted after Siddaramaiah, in a now-deleted post on 'X', had said that Karnataka had approved a Bill mandating the private industries to give reservation to local Kannadigas in jobs

April business growth at near 14-year high on robust demand, show PMIs

The reading has been consistently above the 50-mark separating expansion from contraction since August 2021

Upgraded National Career Service portal to give job market a fillip

May leverage AI, ML to make it more efficient; launch in 6-8 mths

Top IT firms report headcount drop amid weak demand, delayed deal cycle

Major Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro saw a significant drop in employees during FY24 due to reduced client budgets and delayed deal cycles

McKinsey starts eliminating around 360 jobs as client demand slows

The firm has warned about 3,000 of its consultants that their performance was unsatisfactory and will need to improve

Entry-level coders must specialise to minimise risk of job loss: Experts

India has seen 15-20% drop in entry-level tech jobs, potentially linked to AI automation